Parkston School District 33-3

📢FCCLA National Leadership Conference @ Seattle, WA was an excellent experience! Rory and Alyssa presented a workshop "Braiding Bracelets for Ribbon Awareness." Aiden and Lizzy presented their Instructional Video Design, and placed Third in the Nation! Carlie competed in Sports Nutrition and earned a Silver. Rory and Alyssa presented the Parkston FCCLA Chapter Website and placed First in the Nation! Alyssa placed 3rd in the Early Childhood Challenge Test and Lizzy placed 2nd in Education & Training Challenge Test. Mrs. Kafka was also presented with the Mentor Adviser Award. Lots of fun was had and memories were made. PHS should be proud of the future leaders we are growing! Another great day to be a Trojan! 🧡💙

Last day--Awards Day! Myah and Hilary won a Blue (1st) and Aida and Gracie won a Red (2nd) in the Interactive Bulletin Board Category!! Congrats ladies!! The last picture is the PHS and Milbank Chapters! Awesome friendships were made! Thank you to all the sponsors, parents, and families that made this trip an amazing experience for these girls! PHS ❤️💙🧡

Mackenzie Titze is home safe after representing PHS and South Dakota HOSA at the 2024 HOSA International Leadership Conference in Houston, Texas, from June 26-29!! Mackenzie competed in the Family Medicine Physician Event, which required her to conduct interviews with two family medicine physicians and to research the career pathway in order to present to a panel of her peers about what she learned. At ILC, she presented the same information to a panel of judges, using a digitally educational and creative 10-minute presentation. An infinite amount of gratitude goes out to Advisor Tara Meyer from Bon Homme HOSA for taking Mackenzie to Texas with her four members. While attending the conference, Mackenzie had an amazing time, learned valuable educational and life skills, traded pins with members from all over the world, and even met cousins for the first time! Way to go, Mackenzie! Parkston is so proud of you!

Day 4-- Unbelievable day!! Our last group, Aida and Gracie presented today. Then Arlington Cemetery and SD EdRising Delegates had the honor of placing the wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Truly memorable!! Holocaust Museum was sobering and an eye opening experience! Ended the night at Pinstripes in Georgetown, thanks to all the generous sponsors for providing this opportunity for our kiddos!! Such a memorable day!! ❤️🧡💙

Saturday in DC.Icis and Ally competed today, another Keynote Speaker. White House, and several monuments around the National Mall! Amazing day!! 🤩

Educators Rising South Dakota!!!

Another great day! 3 groups competed today and Natural Museum of History and Opening Ceremony tonight! ❤️🧡🩵

📢Wish these kiddos luck as they head to Seattle today for FCCLA National Leadership Conference. See you soon Seattle! ✈️

EdRising girls are amazing!! We made it to Washington DC! Checked into our hotel and then got a fantastic tour from Representative Dusty Johnson! A lot of walking! They have been troopers! So proud of these girls!

RAFFLE TICKETS FOR SALE! FCCLA members are selling raffle tickets to pay their way to Seattle, WA for National Leadership Conference! $10 per ticket, drawing will be July 20th. Special thanks to all our donors for a slate of great prizes! If you would like to purchase a ticket(s) contact Carrie Kafka (carrie.kafka@k12.sd.us), Rory Juhnke, Alyssa Weisz, Aiden Overby, Lizzy Schoenfelder, or Carlie Hobbick.

Parkston FFA is wrapping up their Annual Summer Peach Sale, but there is still time to order and pay online with a Credit Card if interested!! Online orders and sales shut down this Friday, June 14th at midnight. Contact your favorite FFA Member or use this link to order online and we will contact you to arrange drop off or pick up. Thanks!! Link to Order: https://www.myfruitsale.com/pages/support-your-organization?code=EDYR-6143

Parkston city wide rummages start tomorrow! printed listings will be at parkston food center, caseys and dollar general! please carry small bills for transactions! happy shopping!!

AMBUSH BASKETBALL WORKOUTS BEGIN THIS TUESDAY, JUNE 4th! If you haven't signed up yet, you can sign up at the door on Tuesday! Incoming 9th - 12th graders - 9:30-10:30 Incoming 6th-8th graders - 10:30 - 11:30 Incoming 3rd - 5th graders - 11:30 - 12:30

Best of luck to our Lady Trojan, Gracie Oakley. She competes today and tomorrow in the Girls State A Golf Tournament. Lets go!

Reminder-- Summer Strength and Conditioning starts on Monday. Please make sure to get registered!! Information Sheet: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ztvv9wPI4CmgSd4I2vrw6R9oBY4j53Bq/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=118032588808094496712&rtpof=true&sd=true Registration Sheet: https://forms.gle/GLJG4yhtmpwC3cmx7 Please fill out the registration sheet so we have a count on numbers and t-shirts. Bring payment to the Elementary Office. If you have any questions, please contact your coaches. Thanks!

LOOK OUT: There is a FLOCK in town! Beware you may be flocked next:) FCCLA members are flocking yards to raise money for National Leadership Conference in Seattle, Washington this summer. If you are "flocked" follow the directions on the back of the yard sign to have the flocked moved to the next lucky yard!

REMINDER: Youth Volleyball Camp is next Monday and Wednesday. This is for incoming 3rd graders (just finished 2nd) through 5th graders. Please use the link to register your player. https://forms.gle/7x2FY4AgSG3Knfdu9

The Ethan Parkston boys track and field team placed 6th as a team today at the State Track Meet!!!!! Congratulations to everyone!!!! 2024 State Meet Place Winners- -James Deckert - Long Jump Champion! -Boys 4x400 Relay - 2nd place! Team Members - Kolter Kramer, Gage Hohn, Mark Deckert, Maddux Brissette Time - 3:26.46 **They improved their school record by over 4 seconds!!!!! -Boys 4x100 Relay - 3rd place! Team Members - Mark Deckert, James Deckert, Maddux Brissette, Connor Prunty *This group also improved their school record time during the prelims with a time of 43.44! -Boys 4x200 Relay - 3rd place! Team Members - Mark Deckert, James Deckert, Maddux Brissette, Connor Prunty -Kolter Kramer - 6th place in 400m dash! -Will Jodozi - 6th place in shot put! -Leah Klock - 4th place in 400m dash! -Lauren Ziebart - 5th place in 100m dash! *Lauren also improved her school record time during the prelims to 12.27!!! -Girls 4x400 Relay - 7th place! Team Members - Lauren Ziebart, Marissa Storm, Ella Pollreisz, Leah Klock -Ella Pollreisz broke the school record in the 3,200m run! Her time was 11:44.16! ***Congrats to everyone on a great season!

CONGRATULATIONS to James Deckert the Class A State Champion in the Long Jump!!!!

Are you a student who is dedicated when participating in an activity? Are you a student who looks to build skills in teamwork, coordination, and self-confidence? Are you a student who has big goals and loves opportunities? JOIN BAND! Many of the people you look up to (athletes, celebrities, family members, and more!) have been involved in music at some point. Not only does band allow you to learn something new that will stick with you for a lifetime, but it also opens many doors for new opportunities after high school! "What if I don't have an instrument?" - We have you covered! Our school can rent you an instrument and works with both Popplers & Schmitt Music to get you what you need. "I already turned my registration in. Can I still join?" - Yes! Email Ms. Anderson at ashlynn.anderson@k12.sd.us with your top three instrument choices/what you already know how to play. "I don't have any experience, but I would like to try. Can I do this?" - Absolutely. Individual & group lessons are provided during the school day and any other time that you may want some extra practice. I look forward to seeing you in the Fall! *Starred activities are extra opportunities that students may participate in. These events have certain requirements for participation. Email for more details.